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    The 'not your birthday present' tradition my M.I.L started

    @jackiecline This type of shit is always put in place for older kids who can't share the spotlight, then gets phased out for the younger kids because suddenly it's silly and too much. You're also setting them up for unhappiness in adult life. You're teaching them that it's normal to expect...
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    Hype me up and tell me I CAN do a short international flight alone with my two kids (3 years and 9 months)

    @docmrm I've done plenty solo with 2 under 2! It's completely fine with screen time and plenty of snacks, but here are some newer hacks that have been huge for us: Melissa and Doug Water Wow books. Mess free stimulating activity books. Teeny little pen that you fill with a few mL of water, and...
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    FDA Issues Warning Letters to Three Infant Formula Manufacturers

    @fetorahjesuslibertarian Chemical engineer: I'm not familiar with the exact process in formula, but methods for shelf-stable pasteurization often involve getting the liquid very hot very fast for a very short amount of time (literally like 5 seconds) then cooling it down very fast. This brief...
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    FDA Issues Warning Letters to Three Infant Formula Manufacturers

    @leina Breastmilk is high in glucose, ie blood sugar. Glucose is essential for infants' metabolic needs and development. Most formulas contain lactose, which the body breaks down into glucose and galactose. But as we all know, some babies don't tolerate lactose well. So how do we get them the...
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